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Funding for mussel processors to increase sales to retailers
2021-03-23
Funding has been made available to PEI mussel processors that sell directly to retail operators to help them promote and sell their products to existing markets.
The PEI Mussel Retail Promotional Support Initiative assists mussel processors with the cost of activities to increase the sale of...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI; Vaccine rollout update
2021-03-23
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
One individual is a female under the age of 19, a close contact of the cases announced on Friday, March 19. She has been in self-isolation since being identified as a close...
Islanders asked to give input on Child Protection Act review
2021-03-22
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act review through online submissions beginning today.
The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. Islanders can submit their input at Child Protection Act...
Islanders’ opinions wanted on policing services
2021-03-22
Islanders will have the opportunity to share their experiences and provide feedback on provincial police services.
As part of government’s continuous improvement efforts, ADGA was selected through a competitive process to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review. The evaluation...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-03-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
One individual is a man in his 20s who travelled from outside Atlantic Canada. He initially tested negative, and then tested positive. He is in self-isolation and being...
Islanders can access more money through home repair and seniors programs
2021-03-19
The amount of funding available to Islanders for grants through home repair programs is increasing.
The 2021-22 provincial budget includes a $678,000 investment for incremental increases to the following programs over a three-year period:
eligible grant amount for Seniors Safe at Home will...
Four new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-03-19
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
One individual is a man in his 20s who travelled from outside Atlantic Canada. He tested positive on routine testing, is in self-isolation and being followed by public...
New action plan and supports for tourism industry
2021-03-18
A new action plan is available to help guide the tourism industry through the 2021 tourism season.
Download the 2021 PEI Tourism Action Plan
“It feels great to have an action plan in place that the industry can turn to,” said David Groom, Chair of the Tourism PEI Board of Directors. “We know we...
New program to help farmers fight climate change
2021-03-18
The Departments of Agriculture and Land and Environment, Energy and Climate Action are launching the Prince Edward Island Agriculture Climate Solutions Program to help Island farmers combat climate change.
The pilot, beginning April 1, 2021, will support activities in the field or on the farm that...
Atlantic Premiers Announce Plan to Ease Regional Travel Restrictions
2021-03-18
Atlantic Premiers continue to work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs chaired a conference call of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Iain Rankin of Nova Scotia, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier Andrew Furey of...